Visions of orange rolls and homemade fudge are dancing in my head.Thanksgiving marks the beginning of a fun-filled glitter-covered time of year,while we watch the forecast a hope for snow.

We might have to head for the mountains to see it, and settle for rain here inthe valley, but the rain can’t dampen my spirits.I have a turkey to thaw out and Christmas lights to check.A wreath to finish and sweet potatoes to fluff.So while the sweet potatoes are a baking,here is what I am working on…

I started by using an already finished piece of wood that I had stained in a grey stain

this summer. I looked through all of my mason jars and rings, and found enough regular

and wide mouth rings to spell out my phrase.

I found some very pretty and realistic wood grain scrap book paper at JoAnn’s. By

tracing each canning ring and cutting them out, I was able to insert them and glue into

place to form a backing for each letter.

From there, I used a dab of hot glue on the back of each letter and attached it to the

wood grain paper. I attached each ring with a few dots of hot glue around the back

edge of each ring, and glued in place. A couple hooks, and picture hanging wire

created a sturdy picture hanger for the back. This way I can use it on a shelf or

Hi, Tanya,I am wicked jealous of your ability to create such beauty. To have an idea pop into your head and turn it into this? Wow! I, sadly, am not so lucky. I'm kind of creativity-challenged. I like the silvery ornaments on twine, but are they just a prop? Or are they attached to the finished product? I guess I could do that anyway (deviation; scary) but I'd need to use wire or

Merry Christmas and Best Wishes for a Happy New Year! Bring you Good wishes of happiness.

Sorry for greeting you earlier,, just don't want miss saying this.By the way, I'm clotee. It's my first time visiting your blog. I am blogger too, and now try my best luck to open an e-store. Nice to know you.

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Welcome to twelveOeight! I'm Tanya and I am so glad your're here. If you are ready to start loving the home you have now, then join me on my mission. One thrifty project at a time we can make our today homes our dream homes.

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